Nalani Farm Store is amazing! All of the products are made in Hawaiʻi. I went kind of crazy doing…read moreChristmas shopping because everything was super cute, and I'm so happy to support a local small business that features other local small businesses. There were items under the Christmas tree that were on sale, so I grabbed some of those. The owner Napua knows all of the companies whose products she sells, and while I was visiting, an aunty who makes lauhala products came in. Such a delight! I picked up some fruit gels, lotions, chili pepper water/sauce, toffee, soap, and even an adorable pair of earrings made from recycled materials shaped like the Big Island. Prices were reasonable, and the owner is Native Hawaiian. Nalani Farm Store is tucked away behind KTA and the farmers market, but is easily findable using any map app. I'll be back!

Cute little shop in historic downtown Hilo tgst offers some local treats - teas, coffee, chocolate,…read morelocal books, jewelry - great place to visit to find some treasures. Staff was helpful, friendly & such a treat to chat with - will go back next time I'm In town

It's a great place to pick up some surf gear. They got tshirts, shorts, sunglasses, bags and many…read moremany more. I actually got my Sanuk flip flop here. It was cheaper than some stores I've gone to. I also got one for my daughter which she loves. I didn't find anything more but was just looking for flip flops. The young lady was friendly. Oh and they put your stuff in a plastic bag unless you pay for it. But majority of Big Island is no plastic. So don't forget to bring your go green bag!!

I cannot say enough good things about this place! Almost everytime I visit Hilo, I end up here…read moretrying another dish on their menu. I figured in 40 or 50 more trips I will have accomplished my goal. Prices are fair, portions are geneorous and broke da mout! Their Korean chicken is crispy with just the right amount of garilc. The Kal Bi ramen will definitely fill you up and tastes like nothing I've had anywhere else. But my very favorite is the Mok-a-saurus, their version of a loco moco on vitamins. You get kalua pork, two slices of spam, fried chicken, hamburger patty and two eggs (I like mine scrambled) on a thick bed of fried rice. This entire creation is covered by brown gravy. If I'm lucky I can eat most of this. Still haven't been able to finish an entire serving yet. If you have the time and are in the area, come and check this place out!

Reasonably priced store with large variety of clothing, jewelry and gift items for sale…read more We bought beach towels, Hawaiian shirts, and bracelets when we stopped by earlier this afternoon. Service was very good. They have two changing rooms. Good parking outside.

This shop is THE place to go when you're in the market for any sort of Hawaiian clothing,…read moreaccessories or souvenirs (particularly the first two). They have an uncountable number of dresses and shirts for all sizes and genders, and it's easy to find a matching set (dress for her, shirt for me) with identical prints, as my wife insisted on purchasing before attending a luau the following night. And the prices are surprisingly reasonable, with a adult dress, adult shirt, and toddler shirt/shorts combo (for our little one on the way!) ringing up around $70 bucks! It's easy to support this local, family-owned establishment, thanks to its incredible selection and affordable prices. Mahalo!

Not only were my sister and I totally impressed with the adorable decor in the store (cutest…read moredressing rooms ever!), clothing, and excellent customer service while visiting, it was taken to another level after I returned home and inquired about a bathing suit I had spotted, but didn't immediately buy. I messaged the store, and a few days later got a response from Andrea he sent me pictures to confirm. She also connected me with the designer, so I could follow up and purchase online. She didn't have to do all this, so I would consider this going completely above and beyond!

Staff - very caring and helpful. I love the new fridge. It's awesome . Lots of appliances to choose…read morefrom. Will return.

It is worth paying a little bit more to buy from Hilo Design Centre. I have purchased 2…read morerefrigerators from them and have had excellent service. Bobbi, the manager and sometimes delivery person is excellent to work with because he makes sure appliances are set up properly. Bobbi is worth his weight in gold; he has returning customers because he is able to understand the patron needs and get the right product delivered without hassles.

A wonderful local business. The staff is very nice and very accommodating. They go out of their way…read moreto help you I'm always very happy when I visit

I went to Shiigi Drugs to obtain a walker. The aunties at the counter were friendly and so helpful…read more They helped with the form and was thorough with instructions of how to use it properly. These women are amazing. They also have a variety of cute items there for sale for little children. I would recommend Shiigi Drugs to the community. They respect your concerns and needs.

Honest and helpful. The store is new and ironing out their process as a business. They have become…read morean excellent addition to the community. The staff are experts that are helpful and informative. Prices are reasonable for beginners and traders. They gave me solid trades and was upfront whether the cards would grade well.

I went in there today with my 14 year-old son who absolutely knows what he's doing, but I have no…read moreidea. He had a fabulous time and the guy really helped explain things to me in layman's terms so I can understand. Super helpful really enjoyed myself.

This was my first time ever finding this quaint little fabric shop and I'm so thrilled that I did!!…read moreShe has a number of different Japanese and Asian printed fabrics that were from Japan as well as some beautiful handmade garments within a futon shop! The lady was very cute and Personable as I bought the fabric from her, I saw all her sewing equipment towards the back. It turns out she had actually been to San Jose's Japantown before the Japanese store, Nichi Bei Bussan! I was very surprised at her wide selection of Japanese and Asian fabrics and they weren't too expensive either. They were anywhere from $14 a yard to $18 a yard! She did get them directly from Japan and I'm pretty sure she had a similar vendor as Nichi Bei Bussan, quite literally quadrupled in sections!! I also liked how everything was organized. She had a section for fabrics with dragons, children's prints, flowers/floral prints, traditional Japanese dots, and then another section with different thicker fabrics. I was in a bit of a rush so I didn't get to check out everything, as my teenage son was waiting out in the air condition. Lol. Nevertheless, I was able to get some very authentic Japanese fabrics and I can't wait to make something with them! She also told me that she's starting a new website besides her futon store she's going to have another website coming up and I took a picture of her page in my pictures Below. I'm really happy. I found a fabric shop in downtown Hilo just on the outskirts of the farmers market but completely walking distance!!

Everytime I'm in Hilo, I stop at Dragon Mama. When I'm in Hilo it's usually for work, so the peace,…read morecalm, and nice scent in the shop is a welcome break from running around. The last time I was there, just before the first COVID-19 shutdown, I sat down on a bench with a futon mattress. The bench was beautiful and the mattress was so comfortable. I really wanted to lie down but knew if I did I'd miss my flight. It's a great place for larger or smaller gifts for others - or for yourself. But the big test came recently. I really, really need to get rid of my 18 year old innerspring mattress. It was now too hard for me and worn out and I'd wake up with terrible shoulder, back, and hip pain. My knees are already trashed and the old mattress made things worse. I called and ordered a 4" New Zealand wool futon mattress. (Three inches of filling is standard, but you can add more.) Including shipping to Honolulu, the price was certainly in line with what a standard mattress would have cost. There was a bit of a backlog because demand was high. The mattress was really well-protected and arrived without a blemish. I'd kept my old box spring and put the futon mattress on it. I put on a mattress protector before putting on the sheets. It's really difficult to find sheets that are small enough for a 4" mattress, but I made it work. The first night I didn't sleep well only because I was so freaked out that after buying the new mattress I wouldn't sleep any better. Fortunately I was wrong. By the second night my sleep was much better. I woke with almost no pain in my shoulders or back. Less pain in my knees and right hip. (My knees hurt because of severe arthritis and my right hip hurts indirectly because of the arthritis.) I'm so glad I was able to get this futon mattress from Dragon Mama.